• (n.) One of the many minute granules found in the protoplasm of vegetable cells. They are divided by their colors into three classes, chloroplastids, chromoplastids, and leucoplastids. • (n.) A formative particle of albuminous matter; a monad; a cytode. See the Note under Morphon.
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1. <biology> A formative particle of albuminous matter; a monad; a cytode. See the Note under Morphon. ... 2. <botany> One of the many minute granules found in the protoplasm of vegetable cells. They are divided by their colours into three classes, chloroplastids, chromoplastids, and leucoplastids. ... Origin: Gr, a creator. ... Source:...
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